With cannabis legalization set to take place this fall, Workplace Safety North is offering up tips for workplaces to get ready.

“Impairment is a longstanding occupational health and safety issue, and the Ministry of Labour makes it really clear: recreational cannabis in the workplace is illegal, and will continue to be after legalization,” says John Levesque, Director, Education and Information Services at Workplace Safety North.

“You will only be able to use recreational cannabis in a private residence. It’s not allowed in any public place, workplace or motorized vehicle,” notes Levesque.

They suggest workplaces update and review their health and safety policy, then communicate that policy to everyone in the workplace, and do so on a regular basis.

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